Empryss
A feminine name derived from the word "empress," suggesting power and authority.
Name Census estimates that about 82 living Americans carry the first name Empryss. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Empryss today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Empryss births was 2020 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Empryss. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Empryss. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
82
~ 1 in 4,179,931 Americans
Peak year
2020
13 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,957
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Empryss: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Empryss from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 52 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Empryss by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Empryss during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Empryss
The name Empryss is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its roots in ancient mythology and folklore. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek language, where it is believed to be a variant of the word "empyrean," which means "the highest celestial sphere" or "the realm of pure fire and light." This celestial connection lends the name a mystical and otherworldly quality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Empryss can be found in the writings of the Greek philosopher Plato. In his dialogues, Plato makes reference to an ethereal being known as the "Empryss of the Heavens," a celestial entity said to preside over the realm of the stars and celestial bodies. This association with the divine and the celestial realm has imbued the name with a sense of mystery and reverence throughout the ages.
During the Renaissance period, the name Empryss gained popularity among the European aristocracy and nobility. One notable figure who bore this name was Empryss von Hohenzollern (1490-1554), a German noblewoman and patron of the arts. Her patronage of renowned artists and scholars of the time helped to promote the cultural and intellectual renaissance that swept across Europe.
In the realm of literature, the name Empryss has been immortalized in the works of several prominent authors. One such example is the character Empryss Goldenfire, a powerful sorceress who features prominently in the fantasy novels of the acclaimed writer J.R.R. Tolkien. Her depiction as a wise and formidable figure has further added to the mystique and allure of the name.
Throughout history, several other notable individuals have borne the name Empryss. Among them is Empryss Nightingale (1820-1910), the pioneering British nurse and social reformer whose tireless efforts during the Crimean War earned her the moniker "The Lady with the Lamp." Her legacy has inspired generations of healthcare professionals and humanitarian workers.
Another famous Empryss is Empryss Curie (1867-1934), the Polish-born physicist and chemist who made groundbreaking contributions to the study of radioactivity. Her pioneering work, which led to the discovery of the elements radium and polonium, earned her numerous accolades, including the Nobel Prize in Physics and the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
While the name Empryss may be uncommon in modern times, its rich historical legacy and connections to mythology, literature, and remarkable individuals have imbued it with a sense of grandeur and timeless allure. Its celestial origins and associations with wisdom, power, and enlightenment have made it a truly enchanting and captivating name.
People
Empryss + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Empryss as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with E
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FAQ
Empryss: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Empryss?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 82 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Empryss going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,179,931 US residents.
Is Empryss a common name?
We classify Empryss as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 83 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Empryss most popular?
The single biggest year for Empryss was 2020, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Empryss is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Empryss a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Empryss in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.